College Leadership

Elizabethtown College is a non-profit corporation chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Founder by members of the Church of the Brethren in 1899. The College is now governed by an independent Board of Trustees while affirming its heritage and relationship to the church.

Board of Trustees

The board has final legislative authority in all matters pertaining to the purpose of the College and the policies for fulfilling the statement of purpose. Among the board's primary functions are selecting the president of the College, developing and sustaining the philosophy and policies of the College, setting the costs of tuition and fees, adopting the annual budget, and approving plans for developing and maintaining the physical plant.

Senior Staff

The senior staff works with the president in a collaborative and advisory capacity to assist in setting the strategic direction for the College. Members of the senior staff have management responsibility which represents all areas of the College.

Betty is responsible for advising the President on all major matters of resource allocation within the academic area of the College including construction and other capital projects, space allocation, and distribution of new positions within the faculty. She chairs the Enrollment Management Committee and the Hiring and Compensation Review Committee. In addition to the Deans and Department Chairs, the following directors report to the SVPAA: Director of Institutional Research, Director of the High Library, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Equity and Title IX Coordinator.

Robert M. WalletVice President for Administration and Finance

As Vice President for Administration and Finance, Bob is responsible for many of the operational areas of the institution including the Business Office, Campus Services, the College Store, Dining Services, Facilities Management and Construction and Human Resources. He is also a Core Team Member of the Emergency Management Group, and serves on several College committees, such as Facilities and Planning Construction Committee and the Hiring and Compensation Review Committee.

David BeidlemanVice President for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations

As vice president for advancement and community relations, David serves as secretary to the board and is the chief fundraiser for the College. He is responsible for alumni relations, the annual fund, major giving, gift planning, the High Center for Family Business and foundation, government, community and church relations. He works extensively with the Board of Trustees, Leadership Council, Alumni and Parent councils and Campaign Steering committees to advance the engagement of external constituencies including alumni, parents and friends. David holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in education degree from Lehigh University. He has served in the advancement field for nearly 30 years in various roles at Elizabethtown College, Lehigh University, Lafayette College and Franklin & Marshall College. David provides community service as a member of the Fulton Theater Board of Trustees, the Manheim Township School District Foundation Board of Directors, the Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA, the Fairview Lake Association and to his church.

Peter Nacy Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management

As vice president for enrollment, Peter monitors the comings and goings of students at Elizabethtown College. He works with the Office of Admissions and the Financial Aid Office to recruit and enroll new, quality students. Equally important is his responsibility for coordinating a team of faculty and staff members from all corners of the campus to track and project campus-wide enrollment (retention and graduation) to promote and enable successful persistence for all Elizabethtown students.

Marianne Calenda Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

The dean of students is responsible for the administrative oversight and enhancement of the student learning/living environment. She reports to the provost and senior vice president and collaborates with the dean of faculty. The dean of student’s specific responsibilities include oversight of cocurricular programs and administrative services including athletics, campus security, student wellness, student rights and responsibilities, religious life, residence life, student activities and campus recreation. In addition, she oversees coordinated academic support services which are delivered through the Center for Student Success. The Center houses Academic Advising, Learning Services, Disability Services and Career Services.

Liz has overseen all aspects of marketing and communications for the College since 2010. She is responsible to the president and collaborates with a team of professionals in the Office of Marketing and Communications. Her responsibilities include: brand management and creative direction, advertising, public and media relations, crisis communications, internal communications, athletic communications, web design and content, video production and social media. She is the Senior Staff liaison to the Enrollment and Marketing Committee of the Board of Trustees, is a member of the Emergency Management Group, the Employee Wellness Committee and is the advisor to Melica, the College’s all-female student a cappella group and to the Conestogan, the College yearbook.

Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College administered programs. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is strictly forbidden.